I just wanted to share a message of hope for all of you whose tripawds have been diagnosed with osteosarcoma.  Last October, we received the awful news that my beloved Ridgeback had bone cancer and amputation was recommended.  After some soul searching (and finding this website!) we decided to amputate.  The first month was awful, but after recovery, Hector bounced back.   We opted against chemo and went after the cancer with homeopathic remedies and a strict anti-cancer diet.  Like most Ridgebacks, Hector didn't have any trouble eating, no matter what we gave him.  He still gulps down kale just as enthusiastically as kibble.  As the days went by, I kept giving him little goals - make it through Christmas - make it past my birthday in March - make it to your birthday.  His next goal is his one year anniversary, and I'm beginning to think he actually might have beat this beast.  All I know is that each day he's still with us is a blessing to me.  And if he still wants to come up on the bed and smash up against my legs in the summer heat, it's worth the loss of sleep!